The average train between Nantes and Bilbao takes 15h 58m and the fastest train takes 10h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Nantes and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 15h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Bilbao station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.
Nantes to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Nantes and Bilbao is 452.6 km. The road distance is 733 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 11h 35m.
